Dana White Wants Oliveira To Fight Makhachev – ‘It’s A Fight I’d Like To See’

November 15, 2023
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UFC President Dana White has talked up the potential of Charles Oliveira facing Islam Makhachev by stating that the fight could happen next. 

At UFC 289, Oliveira put on a remarkable performance, defeating Beneil Dariush with a stunning 13-punch combination in the first round.

As a result, Oliveira ended Dariush’s four-fight winning streak with a dominant display.

The Brazilian overwhelmed his opponent with a barrage of attacks to put Dariush into submission. And in his post-fight interview, Oliveira expressed his desire to face Makhachev in a rematch. 

“I don’t need to send a message. Last time, you saw 10 percent of me. Now, you saw 120 percent of me. The champion has a name, and its Charles Oliveira.

“And you know what? Dana, I’m the next one (for the title). You want me to fight him [Islam Makhachev] in his house? I’ll go. I’m ready. Let’s do it.

“I’ve always said this: the hand is heavy and is ready. I don’t care what people say. I’m only worried about what I’m gonna do, and that’s what I’m gonna keep doing,” Oliveira

Those comments did not go down well with Makhachev, who had his own words to say on the matter. Despite the impressive nature of his win, Makhachev was not daunted by the prospect.

He rebuffed Oliveira’s confidence by reminding him what had happened the first time by highlighting the difference in their levels.

 “Congrats Charles. But still, there are levels to this game,” Makhachev

In their previous encounter, Oliveira lost in the second round by way of submission as Makhachev triumphed to win the vacant lightweight title.

But since Oliveira is eager for the rematch, White has now responded to his wishes in the affirmative. 

“There’s a lot of things that go into consideration for the next fight. I’m sitting here talking to you right now and I don’t even know what’s wrong with him.

“He’s in medicals, I don’t know where he’s at, I don’t know what he’s got planned over the summer, the list goes on and on of things that factor into how fights are made. But I’m just telling you right here, right now, it’s a fight I’d like to see again,” White

And by the looks of it, the MMA fans are keen on seeing the fight too.

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There is still some way to go before the fight can actually get made. White did state that it does depend on Oliveira’s recovery time following his latest fight before the talk can emerge over a date.

But given the reaction that has emerged from the fighter, White and the MMA community, it is only a matter of time the bout gets made to see who is the king at lightweight. So watch this space.

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